"Zoo Life" will feature six one-hour episodes which will show animals at the zoo and workers there.

“More than 175 million Americans visit a zoo every year but nothing compares to the behind-the-scenes experience we deliver,” said Geoff Daniels, executive vice president and general manager, Nat Geo WILD. “Thanks to the Columbus Zoo and their incredible staff, our audience of animal lovers and their famillies will get an exclusive golden ticket to witness all the extraordinary work, heartwarming stories and inspiring moments most people never see at a place where the passion and commitment to wildlife has to be seen to be believed!”

The show features Columbus Zoo director emeritus Jack Hanna.

“I’ve traveled all over the world and seen the most amazing animals, but nothing compares to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium,” Hanna told reporters. “‘Zoo Life’ has filmed things here that I haven’t seen in 40 years of television. Prepare to be amazed.”

“We are proud to have some of the most talented, knowledgeable, dedicated, and passionate staff members in the world on our animal care team,” Columbus Zoo and Aquarium President and CEO Tom Stalf added. “The fact that the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds were selected for this show is a true testament to our team as well as our supportive Central Ohio community that has helped to make our Zoo one of the best in the nation. While sharing the true heart behind the care provided to the animals by our team of experts, we are excited that Zoo Life is also providing us with the opportunity to help us establish that emotional connection between a national audience and these animals so that we can further lead in inspiring people to take action to help protect wildlife and wild places.”